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  • Sen Jarigbe Agom Does Not Need Introduction, His Works Speaks For Him And Tells The Story – Emmanuel Adariku

    Sen Jarigbe Agom Does Not Need Introduction, His Works Speaks For Him And Tells The Story – Emmanuel Adariku

    By Elijah Ugani

    A social commentator and Political Analyst, Mr Emmanuel Adariku has posited that the senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, does not need any form of introduction as his works speaks for him and tell his story so eloquently that people get naturally attracted to him.

    Mr Adariku disclosed this to TheLumimeNews today at Ogoja while unveiling the campaign billboards produce to give publicity to the reelection bid of the senator.

    In his words “Sen Jarigbe Agom doesn’t need introduction, his works speaks for him and tells the story so eloquently that people get naturally attracted to him”.

    Adariku stressed that “the senator has long showcased his leadership acumen when he was appointed (youngest) Coordinator for Johnathan Campaign Council.

    “As the then member who represented Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, he facilitated the installation of solar panels at Abuochiche, Bekwarra Local Government in Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency.

    “On assumption of office as Senator, he has longclong the process to electrify Bekwarra Local Government which has been in darkness for over seven years. He also renovated a Primary School in Kutiang in Obudu Local Government Area.

    “Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe is a man with special grace. Wherever you go, people who don’t know him, speaks good of him”

    Mr Adariku who hails from Beten ward in Bekwarra Local Government Area, stressed that t”first ward in Bekwarra Local Government Area that has been unflinching in their support for the very distinguished Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, is Beten ward”.

    He vowed to mobilize total support for the reelection of the Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, with the production of billboards to be mounted at the ward secretariat and other strategic places in Bekwarra.

  • Chris Agara Reacts To Orok Otu Duke’s Threat, Says Governor’s Word Or Preferences Can Not Become Law Unto All

    Chris Agara Reacts To Orok Otu Duke’s Threat, Says Governor’s Word Or Preferences Can Not Become Law Unto All

    PRESS STATEMENT ON THE THREAT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHIEF (BAR) CHRIS AGARA BY OROK OTU DUKE

    1. The attention of Chief (Bar) Chris Agara Campaign Organisation has been drawn to a comedy strip in which Honourable Orok Otu Duke is the stand up comedian. In the video Duke laboured to ridicule the disclaimer by our team in respect of the phantom consensus Governorship agreement in Abuja. While he succeeded in making his audience laugh he also made a very serious commitment to violence against those who refuse to accept the Consensus Option.

    2. We recognise the obvious threat to the life of Chief Chris Agara and his followers advocated in the video to the loud applause of the men sitting in the room, including the state Governor, and will take very profound measures to protect our Principal and ourselves throughout the period of electioneering. While he humoured Governor Ben Ayade in the same video for making Chief Chris Agara rich during his Governorship, our Principal who God has already generously blessed long before 2015 will make an appropriate response to this matter himself at the right time.

    3. One of the profound tenets of liberal democracy is the right to disagree with a decision that one feels differently about within the framework of the law. That is precisely what Chief ( Bar) Chris Agara has done. Governor Ben Ayade himself recently said openly in his interview with Channels Television that while he wishes that the Governorship returns to the South “I cannot play God and force everyone to agree with me”. We will like to remind the pseudo democrats in the room that Section 84 (9) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that consensus may be used after cleared aspirants have emerged. Also, the written consent of the aspirant must be extracted before any consensus would be said to have been arrived at. Cleared aspirants who must have bought the nomination form and gone through due clearance are the ones who can enter into consensus agreements not pretenders to the Crown at Peregrino Hall.

    4. Democratic civil rule does not confer the status of a monarch or potentate on the Governor or President for that matter, and therefore the Governor’s word or preferences cannot become law unto all. We have chosen to disagree with the Consensus Option and are fully prepared for the Governorship race of Cross River State at this time, no matter the number of comedy strips, threats of violence and all types of intimidation that we may come against in the course of prosecuting our legitimate aspiration.

    SIGNED
    BAR. RICHARD OGBECHE
    DIRECTOR GENERAL.

  • Chris Agara Dissociates From The APC Consensus Candidature, Describes The Meeting As Merely A Talk Shop Amidst Good Food And Vintage Liquor

    Chris Agara Dissociates From The APC Consensus Candidature, Describes The Meeting As Merely A Talk Shop Amidst Good Food And Vintage Liquor

    WE ARE NOT PART OF THE SO – CALLED ‘CONSENSUS’ APC CANDIDATURE

    The Chris Agara Campaign Organisation wishes to state very clearly as follows:

    1. That we are legitimate members of the All Progressives Party (APC), who have always respected and will continue to respect the lawful decisions of the Party and all is organs at all levels.

    2. That we recognise the leadership of the Party in the state by His Excellency, the Governor, Professor Ben Ayade and have been and will continue to be loyal to his leadership.

    3. We wish to state very clearly that such respect and loyalty should however be mutual since the leadership of the Party and the Governor are as important to the members as the members should be important to them.

    4. That our Principal was invited to the meeting which took place on Monday, May 9th at the Transcorp Hotel, in Abuja to discuss the report of the Seven – Man Committee earlier set up by the Party and not to agree on any consensus.

    5. That right there on the floor of the meeting when the matter came up, Chief (Bar) Chris Agara clearly expressed his reservations about the Consensus Option and declined to go along with it.

    6. That Chief (Bar) Chris Agara went further to point out the grave disrespect to some Governorship aspirants that the obvious ambush meeting entailed, by inviting them to a meeting for a specific purpose and then turning around to do something else.

    7. The Chris Agara Campaign Organisation will like to point out to His Excellency the Governor and the leadership of our great Party that while the Electoral Act allows the option of Consensus, it also prescribes that such agreements shall be in writing and shall be endorsed by all relevant parties concerned.

    8. To the best of our knowledge the meeting at Transcorp of the May 9th instant was merely a talk shop amidst good food and vintage liquor and should not be accorded any further importance beyond what it truly was.

    9. The Chris Agara Campaign Organisation assures its teeming supporters that Chief ( Bar) Chris Agara remains committed and competitive in the race and is prepared to pursue his Governorship aspiration to its logical conclusion.

    SIGNED
    BAR. RICHARD OGBECHE
    DIRECTOR – GENERAL

  • Ayade’s Chief Of Staff, Hon Martin Orim Obtains APC Northern Senatorial Form

    Ayade’s Chief Of Staff, Hon Martin Orim Obtains APC Northern Senatorial Form

    The Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor, Hon Martin Orim has today, May 5th, 2022 obtained the All Progressive Congress APC nomination form to contest the Cross River Northern Senatorial District election.

    Hon Martin Orim becomes the first person to pick the form to challenge the incumbent, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe.

     

  • Chris Agara Campaign Council Urges APC To Conduct The Affairs Of The Party With The Most Excellent Intentions To Ensure Just And Fair Process

    Chris Agara Campaign Council Urges APC To Conduct The Affairs Of The Party With The Most Excellent Intentions To Ensure Just And Fair Process

    05/05/2022

    The Honourable State Chairman
    All Progressives Congress
    Murtala Mohammed Highway
    Calabar

    Dear Honourable Chairman,

    A NECESSARY WORD OF CAUTION AT THIS CRITICAL POINT.

    We at the CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION wish to make our humble contributions to the ongoing conversation about the modalities for electing (or chosing) a Governorship Candidate for our great party in the runnup to the general elections of 2023 as follows.

    1. That we understand that State Executive Committee of the Party as moderated by the State Caucus of the Party is the highest decision making organ of the Party in our dear state.

    2. That we recognise that the powers exercised by these bodies should also be guided at all times by the Electoral Act (as amended) and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    3. Taking due cognisance of all the above therefore, we wish to encourage the Party to take only the decisions that will help in providing a level playing ground for all aspirants to the office of Governor in order to avoid unnecessary disputation as a result of the conduct of its affairs and the Primaries elections at this critical time.

    4. It is our humble view at the CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION that the Party should be cognisant of the fact that whereas the Party and its organs have the legitimate responsibility to conduct the Primaries of the Governorship race without let or hindrance, the participants also reserve the right to protect themselves and their rights within the ambit of the law.

    5. We urge the Party to take serious notice of the fact that our Principal, CHIEF ( BARR.) CHRIS AGARA could not be present at the Aspirants Meeting of April 26th instance as a result of logistics challenges and was not allowed to be represented.

    6. That having not been at that meeting and having been denied representation, CHIEF (BARR.) CHRIS AGARA could not be bound by any decision or agreements thereof and will not subject himself to same.

    7. We urge the leaders of our great Party to strive always to conduct the affairs of the Party with the most excellent intentions to ensure just and fair processes that would allow the legitimate emergence of a capable, popular and responsible Candidate for our dear Party even as we prepare to face up to the expected bullish challenge of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    8. While we remain loyal to and respectful of all legitimate authorities appertaining to the forthcoming exercise, we are also fully prepared to protect ourselves against any decisions or acts that may appear calculated to subvert the rules of the contest in favour of one or the other Candidate.

    Respectfully Yours,

    Richard Ogbeche Esq.
    DG, CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION.

  • Gov Nyesom Wike Visits Katsina State, Harps On National Unity

    Gov Nyesom Wike Visits Katsina State, Harps On National Unity

    By Joseph Ndifon

    Rivers State Governor, HE Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has enjoined Nigerians to work cohesively for the development of the country while calling on politicians across political divide to cultivate the virtue of prioritising national unity above personal interest.

    He stated this during a consultation visit to his Katsina State counterpart, Rt Hon Aminu Bello Masari at the Katsina State Government House, Katsina.

    Governor Wike, a frontline presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who was in Katsina State to meet with party leaders and delegates ahead of the PDP National Convention later this month also deemed it proper to visit and notify Governor *Masari* of his presidential ambition.

    “I am formally informing you that I am making myself available to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And, I am here today to talk to delegates who will make it possible on the 28th and 29th of this month, which is our National Convention”.

    “We cannot say because you don’t belong to our party and therefore, we shouldn’t give you that respect, no, it is not allowed. By our tradition, party cannot divide us. Party is a vehicle that conveys you to your destination”.

    In his response, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State said it was gratifying that the Rivers State Governor is aspiring for the exalted office in Nigeria.

    “You have contributed immensely in your own way to the development of the political process in Nigeria. And, we really thank God people like you come from that part of the country; it shows confidence in the oneness of Nigeria and the political process”.

    The former Speaker of the House of Representatives further explained that he remained eternally grateful to the people of Rivers State for the immense support given to him while at the helm of affairs in the Green Chambers.

    “During my days as Speaker of the House of Representatives, if there is any one State I could count 100 percent support, it was Rivers State and we remain friends up till this moment. So anybody coming from Rivers State to wherever I am, he/she is welcome into my personal house or official residence”.

    While in Katsina, the incoming President also visited Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, a woman who has not only been a blessing to Nigeria, but a Matriach in the history and political development of our Nation.

    The massive crowd as shown is a reflection of the support and legitimacy he enjoys across the states of the Federation, beyond party lines.

    Ndifon Joseph
    WIKE FOR PRESIDENT SUPPORT GROUP

  • Breaking: PDP Reschedules Primaries Election

    Breaking: PDP Reschedules Primaries Election

    May 4, 2022

    Press Statement

    2023: PDP Updates Timetable and Schedule of Activities
    …Shift Dates for LG Congress, SHOA, NASS, Governorship Primaries

    The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the update of the Party’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 general elections as follows:

    1. Local Government Area (LGA) Congress to elect one National Delegate per LGA and one Person living with disability in the 774 Local Government Areas: Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

    2. State House of Assembly (State Constituency Congress): Wednesday, May 18, 2022

    3. House of Representatives Primaries: Friday, May 20, 2022

    4. Senatorial District Primaries: Saturday, May 21, 2022

    5. Governorship Primaries: Monday, May 23, 2022

    All aspirants to various positions, critical stakeholders, members of our Party across the country as well as relevant agencies of government should please take note.

    Signed:

    Hon. Debo Ologunagba
    National Publicity Secretary

  • Owan Enoh Insists That The One Form For APC Governorship Must Be Purchased In His Name

    Owan Enoh Insists That The One Form For APC Governorship Must Be Purchased In His Name

  • For Effective Representation, The Constituency Needs A Man Like KJay Jeddy-Agba – Ada Bekwarra II

    For Effective Representation, The Constituency Needs A Man Like KJay Jeddy-Agba – Ada Bekwarra II

    KJay Media

    The Ada Bekwarra II, Chief Hon Signor Omang Idiege has stated that the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku needs a man like KJay Jeddy-Agba for effective representation.

    Chief Idiege stated this at his country home, Gakem, Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, when Prince KJay Jeddy-Agba visited him to congratulate him on his conferment as the Ada Bekwarra II, after the death of Chief Linus Okom, and to inform him of his intention to contest for the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency election.

    In his words “It is a good thing for you to have an ambition such as this. KJay is a household name not only in our constitituency, but also in the national level. You are a man of the people.

    “For effective representation, the constitituency needs a man like you, KJay Jeddy-Agba as their representative”

    Chief Idiege assured KJay Jeddy-Agba of his prayers and victory as he go into the election.

    Earlier, the leading contender for the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency election, under the People’s Democratic Party PDP, KJay Jeddy-Agba congratulated Chief Hon Signor Omang Idiege on his conferment as the Ada Bekwarra II.

    Prince KJay noted that for Chief Omang Idiege to be conferred with the highest traditional title in Bekwarra, after the death of Chief Linus Okom, the pioneer holder of the title, speaks volume of the immense contribution of Chief Omang Idiege to the development of Bekwarra people and nation.

    KJay used the opportunity to inform Chief Omang Idiege of his ambition to contest for the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency election.

    He maintained that having been part of the people, he better understand the challenges faced by an average constituent in the constitituency that requires immediacy.

    He assured that stakeholder’s engagement will be a key factor and a stimulant to aid his representation, if given to opportunity to serve as member representing the good people of Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency.

  • Former Commissioner For Industry, Hon Peter Egba, Storms APC Party Secretariat, Declares For Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency

    Former Commissioner For Industry, Hon Peter Egba, Storms APC Party Secretariat, Declares For Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency

    By Samuel Irek

    The immediate past Commissioner for Industry Cross River State, Hon Peter Egba Akam has declared his intention to contest for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 General Elections. The former Commissioner who is obviously the first to declare for the seat under the platform of APC, stormed the APC State Party Secretariat with an overwhelming crowd of supporters to declare his intention before the State leadership of the Party.

    Speaking during the declaration, the former Commissioner declared his readiness to drive a prosperity agenda for the people of Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency.

    “I want to thank my boss and the leader of our great party, the only digital Governor for the opportunity he gave some of us to serve our dear state. Of course, it has been a worthwhile experience serving under his purview. Today, I am standing tall because he offered me the opportunity”

    Speaking further on his aspiration to represent the people of Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, the erstwhile Commissioner decried the present state of lack of representation in the federal Constituency.

    “For 12years till 2015, we had a lawmaker who represented us wonderfully well, as if he was a Governor of the state. This is because his representation cut across all the state. As a lawmaker, he offered employment and empowerment opportunities across the state. I have come here today to say that I want to step into those shoes that he left behind and to drive the prosperity agenda for our people. I understand that the basic duties of a lawmaker is lawmaking, which is representation and oversight function and I possess the social capital to meet other challenges incidental to my office. I have therefore come to say, please give me that opportunity to drive the prosperity agenda for my people and this party. Let me reiterate that it is not my duty to judge the performance of the current occupant but I will leave that to the court of Public opinion to Judge.

    In his reaction, the State Chairman of the Party, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, described the aspirant as a bosom friend who have shown enormous capacity and commitment to his people and party.

    “There come a time in the life of a man that he is put on the pulpit not to sermonize but to be tried. Today, I am under trial. I am on trial because a young man that our path crossed in 2015, became brothers, friends and allies is today running an election. And after the God he worships, after the boss he has, he has so much confidence that his friend is the Chairman and he has left his fate in the hands of his friend either to make or mar. So, I am on trial. I owe my brother and friend, every support and if it comes for me to do it, I will do it because that is Politics. I am consoled by the caliber of men I am seeing here today with my friend. In terms of capacity, I am sure that my friend has it in abundance”

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